Penn State coach James Franklin struck an optimistic tone Saturday when it came to the status of star defender Abdul Carter for the team's Orange Bowl matchup against Notre Dame next week.

Following a Fiesta Bowl win over Boise State, Penn State moves forward to face either Georgia or Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl playoff semifinal. Here's how Nittany Lions fans can find tickets..

All eyes will be on the Penn State and Notre Dame football teams tonight, who meet for the first time since 2007 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, and star in the Orange Bowl.